Which is cheaper, the CIGA Design BLACK STAR or the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

At MSRP the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $1,980 for the CIGA Design BLACK STAR — a $1,681 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the CIGA Design BLACK STAR or the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

The CIGA Design BLACK STAR wears larger at 46mm versus 42mm for the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the CIGA Design BLACK STAR or the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

The Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) is rated to 100m versus 30m for the CIGA Design BLACK STAR.

Which has a longer power reserve, the CIGA Design BLACK STAR or the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

The CIGA Design BLACK STAR carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished).

What movement does the CIGA Design BLACK STAR run compared to the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

The CIGA Design BLACK STAR runs a automatic caliber (CD-04-S), while the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) runs a quartz (Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap).

Side by side

CIGA Design BLACK STARvsHelgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

CIGA Design BLACK STAR

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MSRP $1,980

Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)

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MSRP $299

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

BLACK STAR46mm

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)42mm

Power Reserve

BLACK STAR41h

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)40h

Water Resistance

BLACK STAR30m

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)100m

MSRP

BLACK STAR$1,980

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

CD-04-S

Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,980

$299

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